Author: Claire Beecroft

Claire is the Lead Educator on the Health Technology Assessment Course. She joined the University of Sheffield School of Health and Related Research in 2003. In January 2010 she became a University Teacher/Information Specialist and is currently teaching on a variety of courses. Her key research interests include e-learning, e-Health, applications of web2.0 to healthcare, teaching of health informatics and information skills, and support for NHS Librarians and staff to develop key informatics skills.

The Importance of Utilising the Expertise from the Department When Creating Online Courses As a civic university, it is essential that our researchers reach out to the public and engage them in their research – to break out of the ‘ivory tower’ of academia they have to show the public who they really are and…